In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 3132km route in 37h 46min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 37h 46min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 5h 2min
- Energy: ~558 kWh
- Distance: 3132km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
37h 46min |
38h 16min |
| Charging time: |
5h 2min |
5h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (48 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Zunder Avia (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (43 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3132km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 2min vs 5h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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